words to that effect

words to that effect
used for reporting the general meaning of what someone has said, rather than their exact words

He told me, "Go away," or words to that effect.


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  • words to that effect — phrase used for reporting the general meaning of what someone has said, rather than their exact words He told me, ‘Go away,’ or words to that effect. Thesaurus: expressions used in summariessynonym Main entry: word * * * words to that efˈfect… …   Useful english dictionary

  • to that effect — adverb with that general meaning she said something to that effect * * * to that effect With the previously indicated meaning • • • Main Entry: ↑effect * * * having that result, purpose, or meaning she thought it a foolish rule and put a notice… …   Useful english dictionary

  • (to) that effect — to the effect that… | to this/that efˈfect idiom used to show that you are giving the general meaning of what sb has said or written rather than the exact words • He left a note to the effect that he would not be coming back. • She told me to get …   Useful english dictionary

  • to that effect — {adj.} or {adv. phr.} With that meaning. * /She said she hated spinach, or words to that effect./ * /When I leave, I will write you to that effect so you will know./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • to that effect — {adj.} or {adv. phr.} With that meaning. * /She said she hated spinach, or words to that effect./ * /When I leave, I will write you to that effect so you will know./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • to\ that\ effect — adj or adv. phr. With that meaning. She said she hated spinach, or words to that effect. When I leave, I will write you to that effect so you will know …   Словарь американских идиом

  • effect — 1 /I fekt/ noun 1 CHANGE/RESULT (C, U) the way in which an event, action, or person changes someone or something (+ of): the harmful effects of smoking | have an effect on: Inflation is having a disastrous effect on the economy. | have/achieve… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • effect — ef|fect1 [ ı fekt ] noun *** 1. ) count or uncount a change that is produced in one person or thing by another: an adverse/beneficial effect (=a bad/good effect): East German companies were suffering the adverse effects of German economic union.… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • effect — ef|fect1 W1S1 [ıˈfekt] n ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(change/result)¦ 2 put/bring something into effect 3 take effect 4¦(law/rule)¦ 5 with immediate effect/with effect from 6 in effect 7 to good/great/no etc effect 8 to this/that/the effect 9¦(idea/feeling)¦ …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • effect — I UK [ɪˈfekt] / US noun Word forms effect : singular effect plural effects *** 1) [countable/uncountable] a change that is produced in one person or thing by another effect on/upon: Scientists are studying the chemical s effect on the environment …   English dictionary

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